Woodward 8904-739
Product Introduction: This unit is a complete actuator-and-valve assembly in which Woodward pre-matches the TM-55 electro-hydraulic integrating actuator with a rotary gas valve. It is designed for fuel control on industrial gas turbines. The actuator receives command signals from an electronic controller and, through an electro-hydraulic servo drive, precisely positions the rotary gas valve to achieve high-accuracy fuel metering and regulation. The combination is functionally matched and baselined at the factory and can be mounted directly into the turbine fuel system.
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Technical Specifications:
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Part Number: 8904-739
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Manufacturer: Woodward
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Device Type: Actuator and valve combination unit
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Actuator Type: TM-55 electro-hydraulic integrating actuator
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Valve Type: Rotary gas valve
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Drive Mode: Electro-hydraulic servo drive
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Position Feedback: Built-in electrical position sensor (LVDT or resolver)
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Control Compatibility: Compatible with Woodward 43027 series, NetCon, 2301 and other electronic control systems
Functional Features:
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Actuator and valve are pre-matched, with baseline calibration completed at the factory, reducing on-site commissioning workload
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TM-55 actuator uses a torque motor servo valve for fast response and high control accuracy
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Rotary gas valve adopts sleeve and gate throttling structure with excellent contamination resistance
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Valve design includes an inlet deflector that directs gas impurities toward the metering port, reducing impurity accumulation inside the valve body
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Meter sleeve support bearings are fully sealed from the gas to protect internal mechanisms
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Actuator automatically biases toward minimum fuel on loss of electrical power, providing fail-safe protection
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Internal parts are all hardened stainless steel for corrosion and wear resistance
Application Scenarios:
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Fuel control for industrial gas turbine generator sets
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Fuel management for gas compressor drives
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Gas supply regulation in combined heat and power (CHP) systems
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Gas flow control in distributed energy stations
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Marine and offshore platform gas power plants
Performance Parameters:
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Actuator output torque: 30 to 75 N·m (22 to 55 lb-ft)
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Actuator weight: approximately 6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
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Valve flow range: depends on specific valve body specification, covering small and medium turbine requirements
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Gas supply pressure: up to 600 psig (4137 kPa)
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Differential pressure range: 25 to 600 psi (172 to 4137 kPa)
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Gas temperature range: -40°C to +149°C (-40°F to +300°F)
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Hydraulic oil supply pressure: 400 to 1000 psig (2758 to 6895 kPa), allowing ±20% fluctuation
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Hydraulic oil viscosity range: 0.6 to 400 centistokes
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Hydraulic oil filtration: 10 micron nominal
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Ambient temperature range: -40°C to +121°C (-40°F to +250°F)
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Explosion-proof certification: UL Listed Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D; CSA Listed C22.2
Material Composition:
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Actuator housing: high-strength aluminum alloy
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Actuator internal parts: fully hardened stainless steel
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Valve body: precision cast stainless steel
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Meter sleeve and gate: fully hardened stainless steel, precision lapped
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Seals: fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) or other gas-resistant elastomers
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Hydraulic seals: preformed packing rings to prevent magnetic contaminant buildup
Structural Features:
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Actuator and valve directly connected via adapter with no intermediate transmission linkage
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Rotary sleeve and gate metering structure with excellent flow resistance characteristics
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Double-acting servo piston provides powerful driving force
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Hydraulic inlet fitting has built-in 40 micron strainer for additional contamination protection
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Electrical position feedback sensor is built into the actuator for closed-loop control
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Compact overall structure for easy installation within turbine enclosure
Working Principle: The electronic controller sends an electrical command signal to the torque motor servo valve inside the TM-55 actuator. The servo valve generates a pressure differential to drive the secondary spool, regulating hydraulic oil flow to both ends of the double-acting servo piston. Piston movement drives the final output shaft to rotate, thereby driving the meter sleeve of the rotary gas valve to change its opening. The built-in electrical position sensor continuously detects the actuator/valve position and feeds back to the controller, forming a high-precision closed-loop position control. On loss of control system power, the spring-loaded mechanism of the actuator pushes the valve toward the minimum fuel position, realizing fail-safe protection.
Installation Requirements:
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Handle and install the unit with care to avoid damaging seals, mounting faces and factory-set adjustments
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Protect hydraulic and gas connection ports with plastic caps or guards when not connected to formal piping
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Actuator is calibrated and drained of calibration fluid at factory; no additional cleaning or calibration required before installation
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Confirm hydraulic oil supply pressure is within the specified range before installation
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Bleed trapped air from the hydraulic system to prevent abnormal initial actuator operation
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Configure gas inlet with filter meeting requirement
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Use shielded cable for electrical connections and ground correctly
Usage Precautions:
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Hydraulic oil cleanliness is critical to actuator life; maintain specified filtration rating
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Strictly control gas impurity content: solids less than 10 microns not exceeding 30 ppm concentration, solids greater than 10 microns not exceeding 0.3 ppm
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Regularly inspect hydraulic system pressure and oil condition
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Avoid operation under over-pressure, over-temperature or out-of-viscosity-range conditions
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Regularly check electrical connector sealing and position feedback signal stability
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Follow Woodward OEM recommendations for maintenance intervals; arrange return-to-factory overhaul upon expiration to restore to “like-new” condition












